Interactive city map
Our Vienna sightseeing map shows every place we love: the big attractions, hidden corners, coffee houses and free walking tours. Explore it right here or open it in full screen and let it guide you through the city.
Vienna is easy to explore area by area, with the Ringstrasse as your compass. These are the six areas we use on the map and in our itineraries, each with its own character. Tap an area on the map to zoom in.
1st district (Innere Stadt)
Everything inside the Ring and along the Ringstrasse itself: St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg and Heldenplatz, the Graben, the City Hall and the Parliament, with the city's most famous coffee houses in between. Plan a full day, almost everything is a short, beautiful walk apart.
13th district (Hietzing)
The imperial summer residence with its vast park, the Gloriette on the hill and Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the oldest zoo in the world, plus the charming old village centre of Hietzing next door. Half a day to a full day, easy to reach with the U4.
Parts of the 1st, 3rd & 4th districts
South and east of the Ring: the Naschmarkt, the golden dome of the Secession, the Karlskirche, the Musikverein and the Wien Museum, then on to the Belvedere with Klimt's "The Kiss", the Stadtpark and the colourful Hundertwasserhaus. A full day of art and music.
6th & 7th districts, plus the museums in the 1st
Just beyond the Ring to the west: the Kunsthistorisches and Natural History Museums facing each other on Maria-Theresien-Platz, the MuseumsQuartier right behind them, the cobbled lanes of Spittelberg, the independent shops and cafés of Neubau and the Mariahilfer Strasse. Half a day to a full day, perfect for a museum day.
2nd, 21st & 22nd districts
Across the Danube Canal: the Giant Ferris Wheel and the green Prater, the Augarten and the Karmelitermarkt in the morning, then the U1 takes you to the Danube Island, the Old Danube and the Danube Tower for the afternoon.
19th district (Döbling)
Grinzing, Nussdorf and Heiligenstadt at the foot of the Vienna Woods: traditional Heurigen taverns among the vineyards and the view from the Kahlenberg over the whole city. Perfect for a relaxed half day.
The 15 sights at the top of our Vienna list, each with the area it belongs to. Tap a card to see it on the map.
1Vienna's Baroque former imperial residence with grand state rooms, vast gardens, a historic zoo, and UNESCO World Heritage status.
2St. Stephen's Cathedral is a soaring Gothic landmark with striking patterned roof, historic catacombs, 343-step tower climb, and panoramic city views.
3A former imperial residence housing the Imperial Apartments, Treasury, Spanish Riding School, and National Library.
4The Vienna State Opera is a world-famous venue for classical music, known for its grand architecture, rich history, and over 200 performances each season.
5The Belvedere Castle is a historic Baroque palace in Vienna, renowned for its elegant halls, gardens, and the world’s largest Gustav Klimt collection.
6The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is a world-class art museum featuring imperial collections, Old Masters, and ancient treasures in a grand setting.
7One of Europe's top science museums with fossils, gems, taxidermy, and a majestic imperial interior.
8Albertina Museum is one of Vienna’s top art museums, featuring world-class exhibitions, imperial architecture, and the famous Habsburg State Rooms.
9Schönbrunn Park & Gardens is a historic Baroque masterpiece in Vienna, featuring grand fountains, landscaped paths, and panoramic views from the Gloriette.
10Explore Heldenplatz in Vienna, the monumental square surrounded by Habsburg-era landmarks, rich in history and imperial grandeur.
11Vienna's Rathaus is a neo-Gothic landmark on the Ringstrasse, hosting events, markets, and festivals year-round in a stunning historic setting.
12Experience the charm of the city from above on the historic Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel. A must-visit attraction offering breathtaking city views.
13Discover Vienna's Austrian Parliament - an iconic neoclassical masterpiece where democracy and history meet in grand style.
14The Gloriette at Schönbrunn Palace offers panoramic views of Vienna and a café, perfect for history lovers and scenic relaxation.
15Wiener Ringstrasse is Vienna’s grand 19th-century boulevard lined with iconic buildings like the Opera, Parliament, and museums.
Looking for more ideas? See our guide to the best things to do in Vienna.
The inner city is best explored on foot, and for longer distances the U-Bahn is fast and simple. These are the stations closest to the highlights, and the lines are also drawn on the map.
Our self-guided walks show every stop on the map. Start a tour on your phone and the map guides you from stop to stop.
Free Historic Center Walking Tour
Free Vienna City Center Highlights walking tour. Explore the Historic Center from the Opera to St. Stephen’s Cathedral with map and insider tips.
27 stops4.8 km~1 h walking
Free Walking Tour
Vienna Old Town squares & passages free walking tour. From Stephansplatz through Ferstel Passage, Freyung, Am Hof and Judenplatz with map.
21 stops3.6 km~45 min walking
A Discovery Walk
Free self-guided walk through Vienna's old town past Ankeruhr, hidden lanes and Palais Coburg.
19 stops3.2 km~40 min walking
Free Walking Tour
Stadtpark to Belvedere Gardens free walking tour. Start at Wien Mitte via Johann Strauss, Schwarzenbergplatz, and Lower to Upper Belvedere.
10 stops3.1 km~40 min walking
Free Art Nouveau Walking Tour
Free walking tour from Karlsplatz to Naschmarkt. Explore Vienna's Art Nouveau highlights like the Secession, with stops and a café break.
8 stops2.4 km~30 min walking
Free Walking Tour
Free walking tour along Mariahilfer Strasse from Westbahnhof to MQ and NHM. Kirche Mariahilf, Haus des Meeres, Raimundhof, Café Sperl, MQ Libelle views.
14 stops3.0 km~40 min walking
November & December
From mid-November, Vienna turns into a winter wonderland. The best-known Christmas markets are at the Rathausplatz, in front of Schönbrunn Palace, at the Belvedere, on Spittelberg and at Karlsplatz.
Read our Christmas market guideYes. The historic center inside the Ring is compact, and most of the main sights are within a 20 minute walk of St. Stephen's Cathedral. For Schönbrunn Palace, the Prater or the Danube, the U-Bahn gets you there in a few minutes.
About 5 km. The easiest way is the U4 from Karlsplatz to the Schönbrunn station, which takes around 10 minutes. From there it is a short walk to the palace entrance.
The City Center is perfect for a first visit because you can walk to almost everything. The neighbourhoods around the MuseumsQuartier and the Naschmarkt are a great choice if you like a local feel with cafés and small shops.
Absolutely. Open the map in full screen, allow your location and you will see where you are and what is nearby. Our walking tours also have a tour mode that guides you from stop to stop.
The most popular markets are at the Rathausplatz, Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere, Spittelberg and Karlsplatz. They usually open in mid-November and run until Christmas.
